Cancer Center Under Construction

The number of people getting chemotherapy in Maine has jumped 70% over the last decade.

That’s why the folks at Eastern Maine Healthcare have decided to build a new facility to help care for cancer patients.

The site work is already underway on a hill off Wilson Street in Brewer.

Retired surgeon William Horner, is helping to raise the money that will make the dream a reality.

&quot:My main medical activity was in treating cancer. Particularly breast cancer. And I am also a cancer patient so in a way I have a double investment.&quot: Dr. Horner told TV 5 on Wednesday. &quot:We’re pretty passionate about it. I can’t think of a more important thing at this time to the people of northeastern Maine.&quot:

Doctor Horner says that virtually every family is effected by cancer, either directly or indirectly.

It’s another reason why he’s working so hard on behalf of the new facility.